Merlin XLM (01) 2001 VS Kona COWAN 2011 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (01) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos
Model XLM (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin XLM (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Kona COWAN 2011 comparison online with competitors

Kona COWAN

General Infos
Model COWAN
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matt black
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 15 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.4 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerSun Estate
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Sandvik Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionKona DJ
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona DH
Headset sizeFSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainYaban Half Link
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA
Crankset parts and sizes 32T Teeth
FSA Moto FR
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 13 Teeth
1-speed

Kona COWAN Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
Marzocchi DJ2

Other Specs of Kona COWAN

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Pivotal
Seat post extensionPivotal


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